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Henry Smith

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2017-09-11

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<p>I remain absolutely committed to the introduction of Oyster Pay-As-You-Go from
the current Oyster boundary to Gatwick Airport.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I am
in continued discussions with the Mayor of London, and officials from the Department,
TfL and the operator are working hard to make it a reality. I will be announcing the
timetable for the implementation of these changes shortly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Oyster Pay As You Go can be a real benefit to rail customers and we want to
ensure that such benefits reach as many people as possible, which is why we included
the commitment in the franchise.</p><p> </p>

<p>We announced the allocations for all schools in England under the National Funding
Formula, on 14 September.</p><p>Full details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-funding-formula-tables-for-schools-and-high-needs"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-funding-formula-tables-for-schools-and-high-needs</a>.</p>

<p>The way to end poverty and aid dependency is through inclusive economic growth,
jobs, investment and trade. I recently launched DFID’s Economic Development Strategy
which sets out my Department’s commitment to this agenda and the steps we are taking
to deliver our priorities. Stronger economic development will enable the poorest countries
to stand on their own two feet and is firmly in the UK’s national interest.</p>

<p>During the Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting held earlier this month, my Rt
Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade, and my Noble Friend Lord
Price, met many of the 35 visiting Commonwealth Trade Ministers to discuss trade and
investment issues of mutual interest during the two day event.</p>

<p>Network Rail is delivering a package of infrastructure enhancements including new
signalling and automatic train operation that will enable 24 trains an hour to operate
between Blackfriars and St Pancras International from late 2018.</p><p> </p><p>It
is envisaged that this frequency would operate for approximately 2 hours in the morning
and evening peaks.</p>

<p>Devolution to local areas is important to this Government and we have a proud record
- the Localism Act, the creation of Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Local Government
Finance Act, 28 City Deals and the devolution of at least £12bn through Growth Deals
which provide the opportunity for all local areas in England to negotiate for freedoms
and flexibilities to maximise their economic growth.</p>

<p>Despite investment, reoffending rates have remained stubbornly high. We are fundamentally
reforming rehabilitation services by opening up the market to new providers and incentivising
them to focus relentlessly on reducing reoffending. For the first time in recent history
virtually every offender released from custody will receive statutory supervision
and rehabilitation in the community. We remain on track to deliver these key reforms
by 2015.</p>

This Government is committed to working to increase trade across the Commonwealth.
Most recently, the Government has provided financial and public support to the new
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council so it can fully establish itself as
the leading business representation and trade advocacy organisation in the Commonwealth.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment
she has made of the effectiveness of the National Wildlife Crime Unit in tackling
wildlife crime and protecting endangered animals.

<p>As part of the Government’s funding agreement, Defra regularly assesses the performance
of the National Wildlife Crime Unit.</p><p> </p><p>Last year, for example, as part
of an international law enforcement operation, the Unit supported 28 investigations
and supported seizures of almost 700 illegal goods derived from protected species.</p><p>
</p><p>Defra and the Home Office have guaranteed funding for NWCU until March 2020.</p><p>
</p>

<p>The Government wants to deliver better journeys for drivers. Roadworks are essential,
but that doesn’t mean they should be in place any longer than is absolutely necessary.
We are currently consulting on changes that will reduce the congestion caused by roadworks
on local ‘A’ road from works left in place at the weekend but where no work is happening,
and to remove temporary traffic lights as soon as the works are complete.</p><p> </p><p>We
have asked Highways England to look closely at reducing the length of roadworks on
the Strategic Road Network. This is being reflected in the next phase of smart motorway
schemes, where Highways England are reducing both the length (distance) and duration
(time they are in place) of roadworks.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England are also considering
the use of higher speed limits through roadworks, where this can be done safely. Subject
to safety assessments, Highway England will be starting a trial of higher speed limits
on roadworks later this year.</p>